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Srujana· 2024

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Explain the contribution of Sangam literature in providing political and socio-economic insights into the Tamil region and beyond. (Answer in 250 words)

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Introduction

The Sangam literature was the result of three Sangams held during the Pandyas rule.

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Main Body

Contribution of Sangam literature:

I. Political insights:

The sangal usage was come to known.
The centralized administration of the Sangam polity.
Presence of army, cavalry.
Wars waged by the rulers.
The contemporary kings during the Sangam period.
Division of the empire into Nadus, Valanadu, etc.
The revenue administration through land taxes.

II. Socio-economic insights:

It provides the presence of caste.
The society was egalitarian.
The value systems present [→ Thirukkural Thiruvallarum]
The presence of a strong navy.
The growing of the cotton in the region. [→ Artemai River]
Trade linkages. [→ Trade with Southeast Asia]
The infrastructure present. [→ Bridge construction during the chola king]
The division in the society present.

III. Socio-economic insights:

It provides the presence of caste.
The society was egalitarian.
The value systems present [→ Thirukkural Thiruvallarum]
The presence of a strong navy.
The growing of the cotton in the region. [→ Artemai River]
Trade linkages. [→ Trade with Southeast Asia]
The infrastructure present. [→ Bridge construction during the chola king]
The division in the society present.

Various professions and use of technology:

In some of the prominent works:

(i) Manimerkalai by Sattanai

(ii) Sattanai Tirukkural by Tiruvallarum

(iii) Padinilkilakanakku

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Conclusion

The Sangam literature sheds light on the society, economy and political set up of the period. It helps in understanding the rich culture and heritage.

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  • Systematic division into political and socio-economic categories
  • Specific references to literary works (Thirukkural, Thiruvallarum)
  • Regional examples (Artemai River, Nadus)
  • Clear identification of governance structure
  • Trade connections highlighted

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Srujana

2024

Subject & Paper

GS1GS1

Topic

Salient aspects of Literature from ancient to modern times

Sangam literature and Tamil culture

Sangam literature - political and socio-economic aspects

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analytical and formal

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